Perth is hosting the 2017 UDIA National Congress on 4 - 6 April. The 2017 Congress is celebrating its 25th anniversary and presents delegates with a unique opportunity to learn from international and Australian leaders about the future of urban development and city building.

Understanding and defining culture is difficult – it is notoriously complex, multi-dimensional and is place specific. Given this, as place makers / planners / designers how can we understand and define culture for successful place making?